Captivating Keynotes

DevLearn 2018 will host a powerful lineup of keynote speakers who will explore creativity, innovation, technology, and research. This epic group of storytellers will interweave their experiences on these topics with the work we do in L&D, leaving you encouraged and inspired.

Julie Snyder

Co-Creator and Executive Producer of Serial and S-Town

We use stories to share, connect, and learn. While the technologies used to share stories have advanced over time, the core elements of good storytelling remain fairly constant. But what is good storytelling? In this keynote, we will learn about storytelling from Julie Snyder, the guiding force behind some of the most engaging, successful audio broadcasts in history. Read more →

Ayanna Howard

Educator, Researcher, and Innovator in the Fields of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

In this fascinating keynote, Ayanna Howard will share examples of how robots and artificial intelligence are being used today and how they are transforming what our lives will look like in the future. Join us to discover the opportunities and challenges of robotics and AI in the future of work, and what this all means for the future of training, education, and learning.Read more →

Lynda Barry

Award-Winning Author, Artist, and Educator

In this energetic kickoff to DevLearn, we will examine our innate creative ability, our need to work with images, the role our hands play in thinking, and more. You will discover what the biological function of this thing we call “the arts” may be, and how it can transform the work you do. Read more →

Jessica Kriegel

Author and Organizational Development Consultant

This keynote looks at the most harmful myths about Millennials affecting their role in the workplace and examines how they result in learning and performance practices that actually hurt our organizations. Jessica Kriegel will explore how these myths impact our practices and provide tips for working in a world that applies stereotypes to people based upon their generation. Read more →